| I used to race road bikes, so I've tried out a fair bit of them. If you're really set on getting a road bike vs. a mountain bike, then I would suggest the new "fitness' bikes. They have a road frame and components, but the handlebars and front post are more mountain bike style. I think that unless you're looking into seriously racing, then the fitness bike would be more comfortable. It is, however, not any less of a bike...all the components and frames are the same as the road bikes.
Having said that....a mountain bike ain't bad either. YOu can always have two sets of wheels....fatties for doing some single track rides....and some smoothies for the city/road rides.
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